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Tina - At Home In Our Hearts

Tina - At Home In Our Hearts Tina came to us as one in a pair With a sweet disposition – beyond compare. A loving heart was hers to give, And give, she did as long as she lived. Britney, on the other hand Acted as one from an outlaw band Poodle Rescue was their former home From our care they would never again roam. They reached their teens casting their spell Till one dark day we heard the specter’s knell A dreaded tumor was Tina’s fate And her life became anything but great. Grief was sown in hearts that day – Hearts, that wanted her to stay. We came to know that Tina’s fate Would take her straight to Heaven’s gate. So, a needle brought, an angel, sleep And broken hearts were left to weep. Now, Britney moans so soft and low Wondering why Tina had to go. Written by: John Posey 10/25/13

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Scott Harris

Date: 9/19/2014 7:22:00 PM

Touched and moved by this beautiful poetic recreation of your experience with Tina. Such emotion and love!

John Posey
Date: 9/20/2014 2:00:00 PM

Scott, When I read your post telling of your loss, I knew that the same core emotions could be felt by anyone who had lost a dear pet..... Thanks for your comment.... It helps with the healing I still need.... Jake

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/27/2014 2:12:00 AM

John... CONGRATULATIONS:) on having your poem featured on the soups HOME PAGE. Goodnight poet friend <3 =LINDA

Karen Anglesey

Date: 12/7/2013 8:46:00 PM

A very endearing poem touching the heart with the loss of a loving pet. Well done as usual. Congrats on the win :)

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 12/5/2013 7:13:00 PM

John, what a sad tale, my cat did the same thing one another of my cats died, very heart touching. Congratulations on your win.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/3/2013 7:34:00 PM

Congrats on the win, John

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/3/2013 3:17:00 PM

So sweet, sad and tender is this memory. Congratulations on a fine poem, John!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/3/2013 2:37:00 PM

sadly beautiful, john.. congrats on your win!.. huggs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/28/2013 6:40:00 PM

Ahhh!! It is sad when we lose a pet especially one that just gets our heartstrings..Enjoyed reading your creative work today..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate you going back and reading some of my old ones.Some I had forgotten that I had written..I need to rework some of them but I don't know when..Thanks again..Sara

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/27/2013 1:00:00 PM

this tugs at the heart strings...i had rescued many pets and taken in many strays and it's heartbreaking to lose these four-legged companions...beautiful, poignant write :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/26/2013 3:10:00 PM

John, heartfelt sad emotions, left behind... sometimes it take more than nights to cover up the voids... thank you for the soft heartfelt poem...LINDA

John Posey
Date: 10/27/2013 3:14:00 PM

Thanks, PD.... Sharing such emotions helps the healing... Love ya dearly.... Jake

Donna Jones

Date: 10/26/2013 10:01:00 AM

Oh.Jake....I rescue dogs too...and spookie had a tumor removed...from his shoulder....this warm write leaves me teary.....and hugging my three dogs

John Posey
Date: 10/26/2013 12:04:00 PM

Yes, they are precious gifts from A creator that knew we would need the companionship that only a dog can give..... Tina was one of many little poodles through the years. All will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.... Jake

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/26/2013 2:05:00 AM

She was well loved and that is what counts. Sorry about Tina. I think many of us have had these angels in our life. this was a tender heartfelt poem.

John Posey
Date: 10/26/2013 7:20:00 AM

Thanks, my sweet friend. Comforting words are appreciated.... Love ya.... Jake